The Vangvieng Phongsavanh Resort is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Vang Vieng, having been recently opened in 2025. The hotel is just 4km away from Vang Vieng Railway Station. Guests will find Central Climbers School, VLT Tour and Hang buety sallon just a short distance from the hotel. After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site.
"The beautiful facade, which is well-represented in the photos, and the 24-hour front desk were a rarity in Laotian hotels.
However, there are several drawbacks that might be significant for guests:
1) The hotel was recently renamed, but not across all platforms. For instance, on Trip.com, it still goes by its old name, which makes it difficult to find reviews and book transfers. It's now called San San. Plus, on Google Maps, there are two pins. The lower one is incorrect; it's a private home.
2) Founded in 2025 – this is likely due to the renaming, as everything inside feels very old. The building shakes noticeably when you walk, the bathroom door is hard to close, the hangers are handmade from wire, and you can hear everything your neighbors are doing in their bathroom.
3) Perhaps not in all rooms, but in mine, there were two safes: one was completely non-functional, and the other was locked.
4) Towels were shown in the photos, but none were in the room. I assume I had to get them from the reception, but I didn't have time to sort it out."